Patriots put Mike Onwenu on injured reserve ahead of Jaguars matchup

The New England Patriots placed offensive lineman Mike Onwenu on injured reserve ahead of their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 24. This decision follows New England's 20-3 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, raising concerns about the team's offensive line as rookie quarterback Drake Maye prepares for his next start. The Patriots have allowed six sacks in their first two games and managed only 179.5 passing yards per game. In response to Onwenu's injury, the team signed punter Mitch Wishnowsky to the active roster and added tight end Tanner Conner to the practice squad. The effectiveness of the offensive line will be crucial as New England aims to maintain its strong defensive performance while facing a 1-1 Jaguars team.

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